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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.83, 86.65 and 51.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.83, 86.65 and 51.90 is: 71.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.83 : 86.65 = 51.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.83/86.65 = 51.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.83x = 86.65 × 51.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.83x = 4,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497.14/62.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.58

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